Town Pop. 260

Living in Bunwell: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bunwell is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That is the highest score of the 9 places in the NR16 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the NR16 district's 25/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
296.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↑ 212% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 458% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 374% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rectory Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Greenways 6 crimes
  3. 3 Steeple Lane 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.202 · PM2.5 6.796 · PM10 12.212 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bunwell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital8.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital24.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryAttleborough Surgeries4.1 mi
GP capacity1,742 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
80
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.5%Student2.7%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Spooner Row 2.7 mi
Attleborough 4.1 mi
Wymondham 4.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bunwell in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Tacolneston 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ashwellthorpe 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tibenham 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Morley St Peter 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Old Buckenham 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Besthorpe 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Morley St Botolph 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sneath Common 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Moulton 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wacton 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wreningham 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Attleborough 48 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bunwell a nice place to live?

Bunwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bunwell is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bunwell?

Bunwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bunwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Bunwell is Bunwell Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bunwell in total.

Bunwell in context

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Postcode districts in Bunwell

NR16 37 ⇄

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